aerosandbox.library.landing_gear#

Module Contents#

Functions#

tire_size(mass_supported_by_each_tire[, aircraft_type])

Computes the required diameter and width of a tire for an airplane, from statistical regression to historical data.
aerosandbox.library.landing_gear.tire_size(mass_supported_by_each_tire, aircraft_type='general_aviation')[source]#

Computes the required diameter and width of a tire for an airplane, from statistical regression to historical data.

Methodology and constants from Raymer: Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, 5th Edition, Table 11.1, pg. 358.

Parameters:

  • mass_supported_by_each_tire (float) – The mass supported by each tire, in kg.

  • aircraft_type – The type of aircraft. Options are: - “general_aviation” - “business_twin” - “transport/bomber” - “fighter/trainer”

Returns:

The required diameter and width of the tire, in meters.

Return type:

float